Karen Weinberg and Shorey Walker star in 'Seussical the Musical.' / Special to The Register

See Grug come to life in stage musical at Stoner Theaer

Ted Prior’s popular children’s book character, Grug, comes to life on stage in this musical for very young theater lovers. Grug, who looks like a small, striped haystack with feet and a nose, approaches the world around him with fascination and a determination to solve everyday problems. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.

Cat in the Hat gets musical

See what fun can happen when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved stories collide in an unforgettable musical caper, “Seussical the Musical,” emceed by the Cat in the Hat himself. The musical is intended for grades K-5.

Other events:

Friday

Friday Funday — Join the Clubhouse at the Playhouse Gang for a dramatization of “Little Red Riding Hood,” where kids can help tell the story as well as learn the Clubhouse pledge, secret handshake and word of the day. $8. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.; 1:30 p.m. Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd St.

Drop-in Family Storytime —Kids of all ages with an adult can join the librarian in the Community Room for stories, flannel boards, songs, rhymes and fun. Free. 10:30 a.m. West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines.

Yuri’s Night — Students in fourth grade and up will enjoy this party celebrating the 52nd anniversary of the first orbit of Earth by a human, including a showing the DVD “First Orbit,” buffet, games and rides. $12 dinner; games and rides separate. 6 p.m. Incredible Pizza Company, 3799 N.W. 86th St., Urbandale.

Family Night — Explore the Science Center of Iowa during extended hours on Family Night, hosted by Prevent Child Abuse Iowa. Check out the T. rex Named Sue exhibit, enjoy a scavenger hunt, live programs and more. General admission; see www.sciowa.org for packages. 5-8 p.m. 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.

Saturday

Haiku Walkabout — Local writer Jennifer Perrine will guide visitors of all ages on an off-trail walk through Gray’s Lake Park. Bring a notebook to record observations and create your own poem. Free. 10 a.m. Meet on the terrace, 2100 and 2121 Fleur Drive.

Recycled Crafts and Movie — Children ages 7 and up are invited to get crafty with recycled materials. Afterward, they can watch a recycling-themed Pixar classic movie. Free. 12 p.m. Grimes Public Library, 200 N. James St., Grimes.